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Section 21 of The Tezpur University Act, 1993

(1)The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
(2)The constitution of the Academic Council, the term of office of its members and its powers and functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

Summary

The Academic Council is designated as the principal academic body within the University.
This council is responsible for coordinating and supervising all academic policies.
The council must follow the rules set by the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
The Statutes define how the council is constituted and how its members are selected.
The length of time a person can serve as a member of this council is determined by the Statutes.

1Professor Gupta chairs an Academic Council meeting in 2027 to decide the minimum passing marks for the new digital media degree.

2The Academic Council reviews a proposal from the chemistry department to ensure it aligns with the University's overall teaching policy.

1. What is the main responsibility of the Academic Council in The Tezpur University Act, 1993?

Under Section 21 of The Tezpur University Act, 1993, the Academic Council is the principal academic body that supervises academic policies.

2. Does the Academic Council have total freedom to make any rules it wants under the Tezpur University Act?

No, Section 21 of the Tezpur University Act states it must act subject to the provisions of the Act, Statutes, and Ordinances.

3. Where are the powers of the Academic Council listed according to the Tezpur University Act?

Under Section 21(2) of the Tezpur University Act, the powers and functions of the Academic Council are prescribed by the Statutes.

Q1.Under Section 21 of The Tezpur University Act, 1993, the Academic Council is the principal body for what?

Q2.What must the Academic Council supervise according to Section 21 of The Tezpur University Act, 1993?

Q3.Under Section 21 of The Tezpur University Act, 1993, what documents limit the Council's authority?

Q4.Under Section 21 and Section 43 of The Tezpur University Act, 1993, when is the first Academic Council actually formed?